Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- Finding One's Shidduch
- General Questions
Question
In which particular conditions may a cohen marry a widow?
Answer
He may marry a widow as long as she has not has relations with a 'pesul' (non-jew for example). Though a Kohen Gadol may not marry a widow.
Rabbi Binyamin Bemberger
My Daughter
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 16 Iyyar 5767
Shidduchim/marriage
Rabbi Baruch Finkelstein | 22 Cheshvan 5768
Keeping Kosher???
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | Adar I 8, 5768
